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When the Tablet Rules All: Navigating Reinforcement Challenges in ABA
By Tameika N. Martin, M.S., LBA, BCBA Founder & Clinical Director, M’Aiken Bright Futures 🌟 Introduction: The Tablet Takeover If you’ve ever worked with a child who will do anything for their tablet—but nothing without it—you’re not alone. Many ABA professionals encounter clients whose motivation narrows until one reinforcer—often a tablet—takes complete control. Tablets can be powerful tools for engagement
DRO: Turning Down the Drama, One Interval at a Time!
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably encountered behaviors you’d like to see a little (or a lot) less of. Enter DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior), a technique in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that can help you focus less on what your child shouldn’t be doing and more on what they’re doing right. Let’s talk about how DRO works, why
Why in ABA Honoring Assent is a Game-Changer (and Changing Lives for the Better)
Let’s be real for a second. If you’re a parent or caregiver who’s familiar with traditional ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), you’ve probably experienced moments where you thought, “Does my child even want to do this?” Or maybe you’ve sat through a therapy session thinking, “There has to be a better way.” Well, guess what? There is a better way, and